A VAI Patient with a TT Is Having a Trial

question 23

Multiple Choice

A VAI patient with a TT is having a trial of cuff deflation to allow for speech.The patient's voice is "weak," and he can speak only two or three words with each exhalation.The respiratory therapist could adjust which ventilator settings to improve the patient's speech?
1) Expiratory time
2) Inspiratory time
3) Volume
4) PEEP

• A) 1 and 3
• B) 2 and 4
• C) 1 and 4
• D) 2 and 3

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Definitions:

Incisors

The sharp, chisel-shaped front teeth that are used for cutting food. In humans, there are four incisors in each jaw.

Large Intestine

The large intestine is the final section of the gastrointestinal tract, responsible for water absorption and the formation of feces.

Duodenum

The first section of the small intestine immediately beyond the stomach, where initial digestion of food occurs.

Esophagus

A muscular tube connecting the throat (pharynx) with the stomach; food is pushed through it by peristaltic movements.